Warehouse Operative - FLT

Hewett Recruitment; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent supplier of commercial catering and laundry equipment is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative. This full-time, hands-on position requires a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and involves loading, unloading, and ensuring safe handling of large equipment in a clean and organized environment. Join a growing company with job security and long-term career opportunities, where training is provided and salary increases after a successful probation period.

Benefits

Job security and long-term career opportunities

Full training provided

Salary increase once permanent

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Essential: Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Prior experience handling large equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy items safely.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload catering equipment using a counterbalance forklift.
• Prepare orders and ensure accuracy and safe packaging.
• Maintain organized storage areas and assist with stock counts.

Skills

Team-focused

Communication

Time management

Education

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence

Previous warehouse experience

Tools

Basic IT knowledge

Job description

Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance FLT Licence Required)

Stourport
£12.21ph
Temp to Perm
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading supplier of commercial catering and laundry equipment, who are looking for a reliable and experienced Warehouse Operative to join their warehouse and logistics team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can handle large, high-value equipment with care and who holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload commercial catering and laundry equipment using a counterbalance forklift.
• Safely move and store heavy or bulky items in the warehouse.
• Pick and prepare orders for delivery, ensuring accuracy and safe packaging.
• Receive incoming goods, check deliveries against paperwork, and update stock systems.
• Assist with stock counts and maintain tidy, well-organised storage areas.
• Follow all health & safety procedures when operating machinery and handling equipment.
• Work closely with delivery drivers, engineers, and the logistics team to ensure smooth operations.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence - essential.
• Previous warehouse experience, ideally handling large or specialist equipment.
• Comfortable lifting and moving heavy items safely.
• Basic IT or scanner knowledge to support stock recording.
• Reliable, team-focused, and safety-conscious.
• Good communication and time management skills.

Why Join?

• Join a respected and growing business in the commercial equipment sector.
• Work with a friendly, professional team in a clean and organised environment.
• Enjoy job security and long-term career opportunities.
• Full training provided on products and processes.
• Salary increase once you have gone permanent.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.